Serif Normal Ahnem 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, branding, elegant, classic, refined, formal, elegance, authority, print tradition, refinement, crisp, high-contrast, bracketed, sharp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered hairlines and weighty vertical stems. Serifs are finely bracketed and often end in sharp, wedge-like terminals, giving the letterforms a chiseled, polished finish. Curves are smooth and controlled, with teardrop-like joins and narrow internal apertures in places, creating a lively light–dark rhythm. Proportions feel traditional, with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase; figures follow the same contrasty, sculpted logic.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine layouts, book interiors with generous sizing, and refined headings where its contrast can shine. It also fits upscale branding and packaging that benefits from a classic serif voice and sharp detailing.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, projecting a bookish, editorial authority. Its dramatic contrast and sharp finishing details add a touch of luxury and ceremony, while the underlying structure stays conventional and familiar.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern, polished interpretation of a traditional text serif—maintaining familiar proportions while emphasizing contrast, crisp terminals, and an elegant printed-page rhythm.
In running text, the thin horizontals and hairline serifs create a bright texture with pronounced vertical emphasis. The design reads as intentionally ‘dressy’—especially in the capitals—where the contrast and terminal shapes become more prominent at display sizes.